Windows 10 and Windows 11 recommend getting started with an online account, but Microsoft does allow you to create a local account on Windows 11 Home. However, a lot of users are not happy with the hidden offline account setting.
Today in this article, we will be sharing an in-depth article on how you can create a Windows 11 local account effortlessly. So without further ado, let’s get into this.
How to create a local account on Windows (2022)
It is quite easy to perform. Follow the following guide to install Windows 11 without internet connectivity. We have shared multiple methods to create them. You can choose which suits you the best.
Create a local account during Windows 11 Setup.
You can get started while you are setting up Windows 11. To create a local account, you have to dig a bit in order to create a local account. Creating local accounts on Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro both have different approaches to doing this.
How to create a local account during the Windows 11 Home Setup
- You will require active internet connectivity during the initial process. Once you reach the sign-in page, you can disconnect your internet by turning off the router. Also, you can get setup 2 right by not connecting your device to the internet.
- Now, click on the “Create One” button that appears below the sign-in box. Because you don’t have an active internet connection, Windows 11 lets you set up an offline or local account.
- Give your local account a name, and then follow the on-screen setup by entering your password.
- That’s it. Your Windows 11 Home local account has been setup successfully.
How to Set Up a Local Account in Windows 11 Pro
- Unlike Windows 11 Home, the offline account is hidden, but you can still create a local account by digging into the sub-menu. So let’s check it out.
- Similarly, following the Windows 11 Home Setup Step 1, when you reach the Setup page with the Sing-in page,
- Click on the “Sign-in option,” and then choose “Limited Experience.”
- Give your local account a name, and enter the password.
- That’s it!
On Windows 11 Home, create a local account without internet access.
As we have seen above, to reach the sign-in page, you require an active internet connection. So, for this, there is a workaround. Follow the setup by setup instructions mentioned down below.
- After Windows 11 installation, when you are on the Setup page, press “Shift + F10”, which opens the CMD (Command Prompt).
- Enter “taskmgr” and hit enter to open the Task Manager.
- From there, look for “Network Connection Flow” under the Processes tab.
- Choose “Network Connection Flow,” right-click on it, and then click on End task.
- It will then redirect you to the final step of setting up the local account.
- Enter your local account name and password.
- Successfully created, that’s it!
Create a local account on Windows 11 after creating an online account (installation).
After installing Windows 11, if you wish to switch to a local account on Windows 11, here is the quick walkthrough to do so.
- Open Windows Settings (Shortcut key: Windows + I).
- Next, head over to Account, and then go to Family, and other users will appear on the right-panel.
- Click on “Add account” and then choose “Create a local account.”
- Next, choose “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” and then select “Add a user without a Microsoft account” to create a local account.
- Enter the details for a local account. That’s it.
Once you successfully create a local account on Windows 11, you can switch from a Microsoft account to a local account from the Windows Start menu.
Alternatively, switch from a Microsoft account to a local account on Windows 11.
If you no longer want to keep using the online account, you can also switch to a local account. Checkout the following guide mentioned down below.
- Open Windows Settings (Shortcut key: Windows + I).
- Head over to Account, and then click on Your Info from the right-panel.
- Scroll a bit to the account settings, and then choose “Sign in with a local account instead.”
- Click on Next on the pop-up screen, and then enter the PIN or password for your Microsoft account.
- Enter the details, like username and password,
- That’s it!
Hopefully, you found this article useful and were able to successfully create a local account on your Windows 11 device. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section below.Keep an eye out for future updates on the subject.
